Social Research in Health Sociological and Psychological Concept

PhD06-06-15

Learning Objectives

• Understand the relationship of Health with Sociology and Psychology.

• Describe the ethical aspects of Sociological and Psychological research.

• Explain the applications of Sociological and Psychological research in the working environment

Health

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of

disease or infirmity.

Sociology

The academic study of social behavior, including its origins, development, organization, and institutions.

Psychology

The study of mind and behavior

BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL OF DISEASE

Biomedical Model of Disease

What causes illness? Who is responsible for illness? How should illness be treated? Who is responsible for treatment? What is the relationship between health and illness? What is the relationship between the mind and the body? What is the role of psychology in health and illness?

Biopsychosocial Model of Disease

FROM

TO

…….From Victim to Victor

Ethical Issues in Sociological and Psychological Research

Little Albert’s Experiment

John B Watson -1920

Asch’s Conformity ExperimentSolomon Asch-1951

Medial Emergency

Harlow’s Monkey ExperimentsHarry Harlow-1950

Learned HelplessnessMartin Seligman-1965

Blue Eyed-Brown EyedJane Eliott-1968

Zimbardo’s Prison experimentPhilip Zimbardo 1971

HeLa Cells….

Applications of Sociological and Psychological Research

Understanding of Organizational Behavior

Robin’s Organizational Behavior 15th Edition

Thank You!